Michael Tsai’s must-have shareware program, SpamSieve, has just been updated to version 2.9.8. The new version, a 10.8 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes:
- SpamSieve is now compatible with OS X 10.8.5.

- Made various changes to improve SpamSieve’s filtering accuracy.

- The “Train as Good” command in Apple Mail now considers the message’s CC recipients when determining the proper account inbox.

- The installer is better at working around incorrect Apple Mail folder permissions.

- Improved the “Why is SpamSieve not catching my spam?”, Open Log, Setting Up Outlook, SpamSieve and Multiple Macs, and various other sections of the manual.

- The AppleScript for Setting Up a Spam Filtering Drone runs faster now.

- Automatic software updates no longer fail if Hazel is set to move files in the Downloads folder.

- The Help menu now includes direct links to important sections of the manual.

- Removed unused code from the Apple Mail plug-in.

SpamSieve 2.9.8 retails for US$30.00 and requires Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and run.

If you’ve tried the new version and have any feedback, please let us know in the comments.